Abstract:In 1874 the establishment of “Universal Circulating Herald” ,whose purpose is to “raise its voice”, marked the commencement of “literati discussing politics” tradition in modern China. In the history of newspapers in the world, “literati discussing politics” outshined and formed a good tradition. Its birth had a complicated ideological root which originated from but differed from the west. Political discussion is its soul and purpose while in practice, application is its purpose. Newspaper saves the country and its voice is also for the country.